
Rupp reappointed County Appraiser
On June 3, 2025, Ellis County Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 2028-09 re-appointing Eugene Rupp to a four-year term as County Appraiser, effective July 1, 2025.

On June 3, 2025, Ellis County Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 2028-09 re-appointing Eugene Rupp to a four-year term as County Appraiser, effective July 1, 2025.

Hays City Commissioners have unanimously accepted a nearly $6.7M bid from Smoky Hill, LLC to reconstruct Runway 4-22 and Taxiway M at the intersection of Runway 4-22 at the Hays Regional Airport (HYS), contingent upon the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarding grant funding through two programs resulting in the City’s share of construction services equaling only $336,944. Commissioners also unanimously approved a $445,8000 Construction Engineering Services Agreement for the project, also contingent upon the FAA awarding grant funding through two programs resulting in the City’s share of engineering services equaling only $22,290.
Director of Finance Kim Rupp presented the City’s Monthly Financial Report to the Hays City Commission on May 22, 2025, reporting decreased sales tax collection with increased revenue and expenses for Apr. 2025 compared to Apr. 2024.
Hays City Commissioners unanimously took three actions to move the Covenant Estate 1st Addition development project forward on May 22, 2025. All three measures were recommended by City Staff and the Hays Area Planning Commission.

By Gaille PikeSpecial to the Hays Daily News On May 12, 2025, DLR Group’s Lead Architect Ishita Banerjii and USD489 Building and Grounds Director Rusty… Login to continue reading Login…

Women Who LeadPress Release Women Who Lead is pleased to announce the award of eight $1,000 scholarships to Ellis County women.The scholarship winners were required… Login to continue reading Login…

By Hailey ChapmanHays Daily News Kansas State Regional baseball and softball is underway, set to conclude tomorrow evening with two host sites in Hays. The… Login to continue reading Login…

Sixty-five race teams checked into the legendary RPM Speedway in Hays, on Saturday Night, to kick off the 2025 regular season. Visiting victory lane were Zach Olmstead in the hobby stock, Tathan Burkhart in the stock car, Tyler Watts in the sport mod, Dave Kappel in the sport compact and Daniel Gottschalk in the modified.
Kenlee Vehige is soaring to new heights for the Hays High girls’ track and field team.

FHSU’s Forsyth Library recently announced that Kelsie Winter, a senior double majoring in Criminal Justice and Biology, is the 2025 recipient of the Lynn Haggard Undergraduate Library Research Award (LHULRA).